SEND Support
This page aims to give you helpful links and information for supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities. If you are concerned about your child's progress and needs in school, please speak to your class teacher in the first instance.
You can also contact Mrs Oldham (assistant SENCO) or Mr Cotton (SENCO) at [email protected]
SEND Updates May 2026
There are also some free webinars available that parents may find helpful. You can sign
up by clicking the links below:
Afterschool Burnout and Shutdown: Strategies To Support Your Child:
https://www.witherslackgroup.co.uk/advice-and-support/events/webinar-afterschool-burnout-shutdown-strategies-to-support-your-child/?utm_campaign=344194248-March%202026%20Webinar%20email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_VwPEv4dZkZn-LQRMAqmkEmC6kLXkDLXOxxB2Gnso-oN3TOvwTNeuguGHo7HZY3fhlbJxDWdiJ1YVsoPIdbEXvsMd9HmCmwjgzHjDtFH50ThkMu8E&_hsmi=128497916&utm_content=128497916&utm_source=hs_email
ADHD and Autism Sleep Challenges: Practical Help For Tired Parents
Understanding and Supporting SEN In The Early Years
https://www.witherslackgroup.co.uk/advice-and-support/events/webinar-understanding-supporting-sen-in-the-early-years/?utm_campaign=344194248-March%202026%20Webinar%20email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--m4H45Yqj7srjSAphZvi1Qz4ph-7yR8vHOOHCY3izYWY442gMEI331eNP0BhSFDRvsms-7iQAiLTu9Y_M1wiqzVJqNk6hZGRKlogm0NJ9zEWsGLVs&_hsmi=128497916&utm_content=128497916&utm_source=hs_email
Live Well Cheshire East
Click on the image below to find more information about SEND services in Cheshire East.
Parent Carer Forum
Sam Dales - SEND Parent Coffee Mornings
Recharge SEN Parent Support
The end of 2024 saw Sam Dale launch their own in house support group for SEN Parents, the group meets every Monday 10am-12pm (Drop in) This group provides an informal friendly space for parents to just recharge after the weekend, meet other families and discuss local issues. They also have visits from support services - Cheshire Buddies, Ruby's Fund, Space 4 Autism as well as HCCS SEN Department.
There will be a focus on transition to HCCS on Monday 15th June 2026 starting at 10am.
Free refreshments and you will always be welcome.
CEAT - Cheshire East Autism Team
In partnership with Cheshire and Warrington Carers representatives from The Cheshire East Autism Team attend coffee mornings where they are available to speak to parent/carers in an informal setting.
Below is a list of venues across Cheshire East:
-Crewe Parent Carer Coffee Morning:
1st Monday of the Month 10.00am - 12.00noon. Unless it’s a Bank Holiday then 2nd Monday.
Unit 1 , Brierley Business Centre, Mirion Street, Crewe. CW1 2AZ
-Congleton Parent Carer Coffee Morning:
2nd Friday of the Month 10.00 - 12.00pm
Congleton Family Hub , New St Congleton, CW12 3AH
-Poynton Evening Support Group:
3rd Monday of the Month 6.30pm—8.00pm
Poynton Methodist Church (CEAT do not attend this group)
Macclesfield Parent Carer Coffee Morning:
Now on 3rd WEDNESDAY of the Month 10.30 am -12.30pm
- Broken Cross Children's Centre , Parkett Heyes Rd, Macclesfield SK11 8UD
More information on the groups can be found by emailing :[email protected]or calling 0300 102 0008 or texting 07593782615
Additionally, Cheshire East Autism Team are now offering drop-in sessions for parents of children with autism.
Please see below for the next available dates:
Space 4 Autism
Places currently available for this course starting on June 4th 2026.
Email: [email protected]
This course is one of many that Space4Autism run in a a supportive environment. Please see below for their brochure of these courses.
Space4Autism Training_Brochure.pdf
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